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• How to Install a 7-Way Connector on a 2012 Chevy Traverse
  If you don't already have a wiring connector on your 2012 Chevy Traverse then that means you don't have the tow package and you need to install a 4-Way wiring harness and an adapter for a 7-Way. I am not sure what factory plug you found but when I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha he said that there was a change from the 2012 to 2013 Traverse models which is why the wiring kit # 118271 won't fit the 2012 model.If you send me a pic of the connector that you found I can try to help you identify...
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• How to Install 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on a 2011 Buick Enclave
  How you'll proceed will depend on if the trailer has brakes or not. Usually, the fact that a trailer uses a 7-way indicates that the trailer has brakes but that's not always the case. If the trailer doesn't have brakes, you'll first install the # 118450. This provides easy access to the taillight circuits without needing to cut and splice into any wiring. You'll then install the # 37185 adapter that will convert the 4-pole to a 7-way connector. The adapter will plug directly into the 4-pole...
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• Hitch, Ball Mount and Wiring Harness Options for 2012 Buick Enclave Without Factory Tow Package
  For your 2012 Buick Enclave the Draw-Tite 2-inch Class III hitch # 75528 is a confirmed fit. Install instructions and a complete install video are linked for you. The hitch comes with all needed hardware. You will also need a ball mount, hitch ball and pin/clip. I suggest ball mount # 989892. In terms of the wiring harness options you ask a very good question. The available products, non-powered models # 118450 and # C56027 and the powered converter model # HM11141615, differ in one important...
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• Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
  I would be happy to help you set your 2011 Chevrolet Traverse up for towing. You are going to need a hitch receiver, a couple of wiring harnesses, a brake controller, and a ball mount. Let's start with your hitch receiver I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98863. This is a custom fit hitch that bolts directly to your Traverse with included hardware. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and maximum tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. I have linked an installation...
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• Can V92 Tow Package be Added to 2012 Chevy Traverse LT
  I can definitely help you out with equipment that allows you to tow with your 2012 Chevy Traverse but it is my understanding that the V92 Trailer Towing Package (as it is called on page 9-48 of your owner's manual) cannot be added to a vehicle without the tow package. You'd need to get clarification on this from a dealer. According to my research the V92 Tow Package not only comes with a trailer hitch, wiring, and provisions for a brake controller, but there are also some other things...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2011 Chevy Traverse LT
  The answer is going to depend entirely on the fully loaded weight of the food trailer and if your 2011 Chevy Traverse LT has the trailer towing package. I looked up a copy of the owner's manual and it states that a 2WD can pull a trailer that is a maximum of 2,000 lbs UNLESS it has the V92 Trailer Towing Package. If it does the maximum trailer weight is 5,200 lbs; if you are unsure if your '11 Traverse has the towing package you can call your local Chevy dealer with the VIN and they will...
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• How Do I Tell If My 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Has a Tow Package
  In order to determine if your 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has the factory tow package you will want to look for a sticker in your glove box. If there is a three digital "V92" code shown then you have the factory tow package. If you do then you will want to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118384 which plugs into a single port under the rear bumper. If you do not then you will want to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer...
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• 7-Way Trailer Wiring Parts and Instructions for a 2012 Buick Enclave
  The first thing you will need to do to install a complete 7-Way trailer wiring harness on a 2012 Buick Enclave without factory tow package wiring, is install a 4-Way trailer wiring harness, part # 118450, if the vehicle does not already have a working 4-Way connector. Next, you will need to install an electric brake controller installation kit, # ETBC7, to complete the wiring. Installing this kit will require you to hard wire the 12 volt power wire, brake controller output, power, ground...
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• Brake Controller Connector Location on 2012 Chevy Traverse
  According to my Tekonsha representative, all models of the 2012 Traverse would have been equipped with the brake controller connector. The connector is located to the left of the steering column, as shown in the photo. You'd need the # 3026-P wiring adapter, and if you haven't chosen a brake controller, I'd recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The 3026-P would plug into the connector, and the other end would plug into the rear of the controller. You'll need to sever the blue...
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• Cooler Options to Prepare 2011 Buick Enclave CXL for Trailer Towing
  According to the online information I found for your 2011 Buick Enclave CXL with front-wheel-drive, the vehicle is rated for a maximum trailer weight of 2000-lbs unless it is equipped with the trailer towing package, in which case its towing capacity increases to 4500-lbs. Both of the 2-inch hitches we offer for your Enclave have a 5000-lb towing capacity but since the vehicle is rated lower, that lower vehicle towing capacity becomes your actual working limit. The hitch I recommend is...
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• Recommended Towing Set-up For 2009 Chevy Traverse To Tow 5500 lb Travel Trailer
  For your 2009 Chevy Traverse, lets start at the very beginning so I can walk you through parts needed. If you do not have a trailer hitch receiver, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III # 75528. This is a very strong hitch that will meet your towing needs. If you don't have a ball mount, I recommend using the etrailer.com ball mount kit # 989900 that will give you different rise and drop options along with different hitch ball options to tow a trailer level. For vehicle wiring to tow...
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• What is the Towing Capacity of a 2009 Chevy Malibu
  I checked an online copy of the owners manual for the 2009 Chevy Malibu and the vehicle is rated for 1,000 pounds. I cannot recommend towing anything heavier than that. I would take what you have been told with a grain of salt. What you should do is follow the procedures specified in the owners manual. Paddle shifters on an automatic rarely work like you would want them to. Often times they result in a hard shift or delayed shift which can negatively affect ride quality plus it is one...
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• Light Kit and Other Ways to Add Visibility to Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier C18153
  For the Curt hitch-mount cargo carrier # C18153 there is no specific light kit offered but we can help you with the individual parts you'd need to install one. What you will need to do is use a light kit like # 98174LED, and then add 2 brackets # BK70BB. You will also need some self-tapping screws # FA1131822, or drill and use the hardware of your choice to mount the brackets. I noted in your purchase history that you have a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, which will need to have a 4-pole...
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• Transmission Cooler for 2011 Chevy Traverse
  I would start by determining the towing capacity of the vehicle. I did some research, and saw a range of 2000-5200 lbs depending on how the vehicle was equipped. If you phone your Chevy dealer, they should be able to tell you the towing capacity of your Traverse based on its VIN. If you find that the fully loaded and ready to tow weight of the boat and trailer does not exceed the towing capacity of the vehicle, the only other thing I would consider essential would be an aftermarket transmission...
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• Hitch Solution for 2010 Chevy Malibu that Allows Transporting Dirt Bike
  All of the hitches we offer for your 2010 Chevy Malibu are going to be too light duty to carry a motorcycle carrier. Motorcycle carriers require the 2 inch hitch size and for smaller vehicles like yours there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Draw Tite part # 36479. With your vehicle best solution would be to tow a small trailer. To do that you'd also need trailer wiring like the Tekonsha kit part # 118450 as well.
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• Troubleshooting Left Side Trailer Running Lights that are Not Working
  The first thing you'll want to do is determine if the problem is with the new wiring harness on your 2008 Buick Enclave or on your trailer. Both sides of the tail and marker lights run on the brown wire. Since you have only one side working the problem is most likely with the trailer. Use a circuit tester, like PTW2993, and test each contact on the new 4-pole connector. If they all pass, then check the wiring on your trailer. I would start by inspecting the trailer's connector, making...
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• How Does Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118450 Install on a 2010 Chevy Malibu
  There are two possible trailer wiring options for the 2010 Chevy Malibu depending on which model you have. All models except the LTZ, use the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118450. This is a T-One harness that plugs in line with the vehicle taillights. The connectors with the yellow wire go to the left taillight and the connectors with the green wire connect to the right taillight. The white ground wire gets attached to the bare metal surface behind the left taillight. I have included...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2011 Buick Enclave without Factory Installed 7-Way
  The replacement 7 and 4-Way trailer connector # HM40975 is designed to replace a factory 7-Way if your 2011 Buick Enclave came with one from the factory. If your Enclave did not come with a factory installed trailer connector and you want to add a 7-Way you would first need to install a 4-Way, # 118450. After the 4-Way is installed to add a 7-Way you would either need adapter # 37185 (if you do not need the electric brake or 12 volt functions to work on the trailer), and plug in the 4-Way...
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• Where Does a Trailer Wiring Harness Ground on a 2012 Chevy Traverse
  The white ground wire is bundled with the yellow and brown side of trailer wiring harness # 118450 and that is the side that plugs into the left (driver's side) tail lights. The instructions are a little confusing because it doesn't actually say that you ground the white wire on the right. The step for grounding the white wire comes after routing the green wire connectors to the right side though so it makes it seem like the white wire should be on the right side. But the instructions...
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• Best Option Hitch for 2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ
  I recommend the Curt Class II Receiver Hitch # C12051. This is a custom fit 1-1/14" hitch for your LTZ model 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. If you need a wiring harness I suggest # 46255. We have actually have video that covers your specific make/model and year vehicle; I have attached a link below. It is identified in this video that this hitch may set back slightly more than typical, and may require an extension for use with some accessories such as a bike rack. There are receiver adapters...
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• How to Wire a Trailer Connector Harness on a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  If your 2009 Chevy Malibu is not an LTZ model, you do not have to hard wire the connector. You can use a T-Connector style harness, part # 118450, and connect to the connectors at the back of the tail lights. If you do have an LTZ model you will have to hardwire your Malibu using something like part # C59496. We have a video of the installation of a similar part on a 2004 Malibu that will walk you through the process. Due to the body change in 2008 and up models, the wiring may be in a...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Chevy Traverse
  The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2011 Chevy Traverse is the Draw Tite hitch part # 75528 because it has the best capacity, is a 2 inch size which is most popular size for hitch accessories, and it installs very easily. I attached a video that shows it installed on a similar 2011 Traverse for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring to allow your vehicle to control the taillights of the trailer you'd want the T-One kit part # 118450 because it installs without requiring any hardwiring....
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• Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2012 Chevy Traverse
  Once you install a Brake Controller adapter # 3026-P under the dash the wires run to the brake switch and the fuse block like you figured out. After that, the fuse block sends out the voltage on a wire to the brake circuit on the 7-pin at the rear of your vehicle. If you wanted to see where it goes check out the back of the 7-pin and trace the brake circuit wire back from the connector to through your vehicle. If you are looking at the back of the connector the circuit you will be looking...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
  I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch part # 75528. It mounts directly to the frame rail, has a 750 lb max tongue weight and a 7500 lb max towing capacity. It's more than enough for your trailer but gives you enough towing capacity that if you decided later to get a bigger trailer later, it could handle it. Here is a link to a video on the 2011 Traverse that walks you through how to install the hitch and some photos of the hitch installed on the vehicle. The hitch also has...
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